Egyptian Tourism Authority regional roadshow succeeds in Oman
CAIRO: The Egyptian Tourism Authority (ETA) has visited Oman as the second stop on its regional roadshow across the Arab world. During this inaugural visit to the country, the ETA…
The African dilemma
A new book on the future of the Black Continent foresees a dismal time for Africa under global policiesCAIRO: The conflict that marked the struggle for self-rule in South Sudan,…
Egypt issues warning against Sudan sanctions threats
CAIRO: Egypt warned the five permanent members of the UN Security Council on Thursday not to threaten Sudan with fresh sanctions over Darfur, calling instead for confidence-building measures and dialogue.Egypt…
Arabs ask Egypt and Jordan to contact Israelis
ReutersCAIRO: Arab foreign ministers asked Egypt and Jordan on Wednesday to contact Israelis to try to persuade them to accept an Arab peace plan, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal…
Iraq chaos will hurt Middle East before US, says Gates
Reuters CAIRO: US Defense Secretary Robert Gates urged Middle Eastern states on Wednesday to help stabilize Iraq, warning them that chaos in the country would harm the region well before…
Egyptian and two foreigners charged with spying for Israel
CAIRO: The story of the Egyptian nuclear technician, Mohammed Sayed Saber Ali, who has been charged by Egyptian authorities with spying for Israel, has both shocked the nation and raised…
Mixed reactions to court decision on income tax
CAIRO: Speculations were still rife on Wednesday over the constitutional court verdict ruling unconstitutional article 96 of the income tax law.The court ruled on Sunday that the tax base of…
Oil and Natural Gas in Egypt
CAIRO: An Egyptian paper submitted to the 6th Ministerial Conference of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in Qatar this month, addressing international gas industry projections on the short term…
